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Who Are We, And What Do We Do? Based The Common Word Initiative, World Interfaith Harmony Week was first proposed to the UN UN General Assembly on September 23, 2010 by H.M. King Abdullah II of Jordan. Just under a month later, on October 20, 2010, it was unanimously adopted. World Interfaith Harmony Week seeks to bring together all people of good will, regardless of faith, to learn about each other and find ways to work together on common agendas. Our Toronto Steering Committee held its inaugural meeting at the offices of the Catholic Diocese of Toronto on October 21 2012, Our first events were organized for World Interfaith Harmony Week 2013 Our third year program was internationally recognized which is a testament to the vibrant interfaith community in the Greater Toronto Area. We are grateful for their continued support and participation. |
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Vision We are committed to creating a world characterized by peace, social justice and a sustainable environment by cooperating with efforts around the world to bring about interfaith cooperation and intercultural dialogue. Mission To create and widen awareness of World InterfaithHarmony Week within the GTA, and to help plan, conceptualize, facilitate and co ordinate its events. Values We respect all faiths and beliefs and peoples of goodwill, and believe there is great value in knowing each other and working together. |
Our Team John B Voorpostel, CPA, CA, CMS Co Chair and Steering Committee Founder Rev Michelle Singh Interfaith Minister Co Chair Yasmin Ratansi L M.P. Member of Parliament for Don Valley East Steering Committee Founding Member Pastor Tuula van Gaasbeek St Philips Lutheran Church Steering Committee Founding Member Sid Ikeda Interfaith Champion Japanese Cultural Centre Vivian Kwok Paul McKenna Interfaith Resource & Champion Steering Committee Founding Member PAST MEMBERS Father Damien McPherson 2012-2014 Catholic Diocese of Toronto Steering Committee Founding Member Leslie Mezei Zahid Rafique Islamic Supreme Council of Canada Tim Hackborn Metropolitan United Church Khadijah Kanji Noor Cultural Centre Jackie Kovacks Intercultural Dialogue Institute Pandit Suraj Persad University of Toronto Daniel Schild Darchei Noam Synagogue ![]() Video Of Canadian House of Commons Recognition |
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In 2015, We Were Internationally Recognized For Our Program Our Formal Recognition Was Accompanied By a Cash Prize In The Amount Of $5000 US We Continue To Share That Prize By Providing Financial Aid To Event Hosts |
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In 2016, We Were Formally Recognized By Canada's House of Commons For Our Efforts |
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In 2016, Our Petition To Canadian Parliament To Officially Recognize The UN Declaration In Canada Was Officially Read Into Hansard |
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